Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
This verse states that no one knows the day or hour of the end times, not even the angels or the Son, contradicting the presumption in Deuteronomy 18:21 that one can discern which prophecy is true or false by its fulfillment.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:32-33
This verse suggests that the spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets and emphasizes peace and order, differing from the criteria for determining the legitimacy of a prophet as described in Deuteronomy 18:21.
1 Corinthians 14:32-33: And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Deuteronomy 18:21 arises from the difficulty in determining false prophecy. The verse suggests a method for identifying false prophets, but in practice, it can be hard to apply consistently. People might interpret messages differently, leading to conflicting conclusions about whether a prophecy is true or false. This can cause confusion and disagreement among followers about who to trust, potentially leading to divisions within a community.